Harlequins today confirmed the signing of England international George Furbank ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 29-year-old has spent his entire senior career at Franklin’s Gardens, where he became one of the PREM’s most complete back-field operators. He broke into Northampton’s senior side during the 2018/19 campaign, helping the Club claim the Premiership Rugby Cup –…
The Lion pub in Teddington became a temporary art gallery this week as it showcased an exhibition by local artist Agnieszka Lokaj called Breaking The Line to mark the beginning of the Women’s Six Nations between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday and celebrating the strength, physicality and and athleticism of women. The…
Detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad have arrested and charged three men following a the broad daylight smash-and-grab robbery at a Gregory & Co jewellers in Richmond. Officers arrested Deniz Mehmet, 28, of Purfleet Road, Aveley, on Wednesday, 8 April. He was charged on Thursday, 9 April and is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’…
The Royal Oak pub in Twickenham has shut its doors and is now covered in metal screens including the main entrance, suggesting its permanent closure. The pub was always packed on rugby match days as it was close to Twickenham railway station and was in easy walking distance of the stadium and offered a rugby…
The Cavan Bakery in Teddington’s High Street has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its doors completely on April 16. Colourful balloons surrounded the doorway of the shop opposite Cafe Benedict and next to the new Teddington Pantry. A type-written note to customers in the window from managing director Nicky Taylor states: It…
The free Bushy Park buggy service is back in full working order ferrying visitors between the Diana Fountain car park and near The Pheasantry cafe The buggy service between the Diana Fountain car park and near the Pheasantry cafe has been resumed after overcoming initial technical issues. The buggy, which has a maximum speed of…
Kids were out in force learning to sail on the River Thames Paddle-boarders took advantage of the glorious weather Canoeists formed an armada near the Lensbury Club Swans and cygnets nears Kingston Bridge River cruise boats were back in action from Kingston Blue skies above Kingston Bridge Tunnel vision of moored boats on the other…
Brother and sister owners Massimo and Margharita scoop for awards for Shambles Brother and sister owners Massimo and Margharita scoop for awards for Shambles Shambles restaurant & winebar, Teddington’s neighbourhood Italian gem, has announced a standout triple recognition at the prestigious Italian Awards 2026 held at the Marriott Grosvenor, Mayfair – taking home the coveted…
Early morning train services from Teddington were cancelled or delayed today after reports of a ‘trespasser’ on the railway line. A spokesperson for British Transport Police told Teddington Town: “We were called to the railway line in Teddington at 6.23am on 7 April to reports of a trespasser at the location. Officers attended and a man was…
Police were called to a report of an attempted burglary at 0211hrs this morning, after a resident reported someone trying to gain entry via the back door. Officers were on scene within approximately two minutes. Police were informed the male had made off towards the river area, moving through back gardens and nearby side…
